The festive season is approaching rapidly and soon enough Christmas markets will pop up all over Amsterdam. But if you cannot face those just yet, here’s a guide to the best markets in Amsterdam for regular commodities and gifts… The Albert Cuyp Market has over 200 stalls and is located in the old Latin Quarter […]

People visiting Amsterdam for a romantic getaway couldn’t have chosen a better place.  The city offers plenty of romantic spots that seem to be purposefully designed to sweep that special loved one off their feet. Whether you are planning to propose, or merely want to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam, or hope that the upcoming […]

It is difficult to imagine that you are not in a museum but a real shop when you walk around BeBoB Design near Leidseplein, where the furniture on display is classed as vintage post World War II. That means you will find artefacts that are designed by the likes of Le Corbusier, Eames, Jacobsen, Gispen, Gray […]

Beer is a big thing in Amsterdam. The city is home to the Heineken brewery, which is rather important of course, but there’s plenty more beer activity too. This October, you can indulge in the biggest beer festival, the PINT Bokbierfestival, in the Netherlands. It takes place in the Beurs van Berlage, not far from […]

Yes, we know! You saved a bunch by renting an apartment with Amsterdam Apartments, which is so much cheaper than the average hotel. But now you want to save even more and check out the free attractions of Amsterdam. Well, it turns out you’re still in for a treat. Here are a few ideas to inspire […]

When you are going for a night out in Amsterdam and have tried various restaurants, you might decide it is time for a dining experience that is altogether different. So why not meet up with the locals and enjoy a home cooked meal for a change? Thanks to a number of great online platforms, it is […]

Because the Netherlands has such a long tradition of excellence in painting and the fine arts, when you visit Amsterdam, it is very likely that you will wonder whether modern Dutch artists live up to the reputation of the Old Masters. Who are the most well known modern artists the Netherlands has brought forth in more […]

In case you think I am a misogynist for sharing this adventure trip through culinary hell, I can totally understand it. But every national kitchen pantry harbours at least a few skeletons – and chances are that you will want to know about these issues at some point or other. So here goes – these […]

Amsterdam has its own Banksy. He goes by the name of Max Zorn, and unlike Banksy he’s quite open about his identity, even though his activities resemble those of the Bristolian legend. That’s no wonder. In Amsterdam, anything goes, except secrecy! Zorn re-creates masterful classic artworks and leaves them in public spaces with his name […]

Amsterdam has 165 canals which weave together a string of waterways with a length of over 100 km. Needless to say that there is a huge number of bridges to facilitate modern day cyclists, pedestrians and cars crossing from bank to bank. In total there are 1,281 bridges in Amsterdam, 500 of which you can […]